Rate my High End Computer Build

SoyFriedBryce

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I'm trying to build the single most high end PC I can, I've been building them for years, and recently was given a sponsorship deal to build a 4000 dollar computer, given I plug their company on my show. I've been making mid-high end rigs for years now, but this will be the first really high end thing I'm doing, so I'd like some second opinions on it. Heres the link to the build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7Hd6xr

Ignore the compatability with the CPU cooler thing, I'll be adding a custom cooling loop later. My main worry is if the case will have enough fan space, also, second opinion on 2 295x2s? It seems a little overkill, but the way I'm thinking is I might as well hit the ceiling on the budget. Is there any reason the 295x2s wouldn't work well together? (also, would 3 GTX 980s do the job better in your opinion?) I'm not entirely familiar with radeon cards since I've been an Nvidia guy for a long time. Thank you for your time and consideration!
 
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Generally the more cards in the SLI/Croossfire the more tricky it gets to make them work correctly and without hiccups. Also if you're going to put a custom CPU water cooling solution into the machine you should go into a full loop for both the graphics cards as well IMHO. The cost difference in getting a water block for a GTX980 or a GTX980 with a water black built on initially puts it up to the same price as the 295x2's I'd get a pair of the GTX980 and make a really cool looking water loop.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJ7WwP) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJ7WwP/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core...

Vosgy

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Generally the more cards in the SLI/Croossfire the more tricky it gets to make them work correctly and without hiccups. Also if you're going to put a custom CPU water cooling solution into the machine you should go into a full loop for both the graphics cards as well IMHO. The cost difference in getting a water block for a GTX980 or a GTX980 with a water black built on initially puts it up to the same price as the 295x2's I'd get a pair of the GTX980 and make a really cool looking water loop.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJ7WwP) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PJ7WwP/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80648i75930k) | $556.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gax99gaming5) | $269.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f43000c15q16grr) | $292.98 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7ke128bw) | $109.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm001) | $96.88 @ OutletPC
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220p21200x1) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Monitor** | [Samsung U28D590D 60Hz 28.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-monitor-u28d590d) | $499.99 @ Best Buy
**Other**| Thermaltake Level 10 GT ATX Case| $219.99
**Other**| EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Hydro Copper| $799.99
**Other**| EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Hydro Copper| $799.99
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $3846.77
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 23:33 EST-0500 |
 
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